Iranian province records 70 million overnight stays in H1

TEHRAN—The touristic Mazandaran province, which is bounded by mountains and sea, has registered more than 70 million overnight stays mainly by domestic travelers in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21).

Lal Pari: Indian travelers reach majestic Isfahan on 73-year-old car

TEHRAN— A team of Indian adventurers riding on a 1950 MG YT and camper van has reached Isfahan, which is widely known as “half the world”.

Chehel Sotoun, where Safavid kings received dignitaries and ambassadors, undergoes restoration

TEHRAN—Restoration work commenced on the lavishly decorated terrace of Chehel Sotoun, where Shah Abbas II and his successors received dignitaries and ambassadors in the 17th century.

Number of tourists visiting Isfahan jumps 28%

TEHRAN—The number of tourist arrivals in Isfahan, one of Iran’s top tourist destinations for good reason, has soared 28 percent during the first five months of the current Iranian year compared to the same period last year.

Mashhad: unforgettable adventures await in northeast Iran

TEHRAN - If you are a traveler seeking a destination that smoothly blends religious, cultural heritage, and natural beauty, Mashhad may be a great choice.

Shiraz heritage certificate presented to provincial chief

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ezzatollah Zarghami has presented Mohammad-Hadi Imanieh, the governor-general of Fars province, a certificate for the registration of ancient Shiraz as national cultural heritage.

Travel expert says Iran foreign arrivals to rise in autumn

TEHRAN – Iranian travel expert Ebrahim Pourfaraj has said the country will see a considerable increase in international visitors next autumn compared to previous seasons this year.

Gigantic theme park, named Mini World, to open to public this year: Malayer’s mayor says

TEHRAN - Malayer’s mayor has said construction work at the city’s massive theme park, which features perfect replicas of 138 world-renowned historical sites and monuments, is almost complete.

Inbound tour operators visit Hamedan on fam tour

TEHRAN – Hamedan province has organized a three-day familiarization tour for a number of inbound tour operators and travel agents in a bid to upsurge its tourism sector.

Iran tourism revenues hit $6.2 billion in year, deputy minister says

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism revenues were $6.2 billion in 2022, Ali-Asghar Shalbafian said on Wednesday.

Over 10,000 foreign visits to Fars historical sites registered in month

TEHRAN – Fars province, which is home to countless cultural, historical, and archeological sites in southern Iran, has registered more than 10,000 visits to those attractions within a month.

Yazd celebrates sixth anniversary of its UNESCO registration

TEHRAN – A ceremony to commemorate the sixth anniversary of Yazd’s listing on the UNESCO World Heritage list was attended by hundreds of people on Saturday evening, including local officials, experts in cultural heritage, artists, travel insiders, and craftspeople.

Iran’s tourism picks up 39 percent in 2022, WTTC report says

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism industry achieved 39 percent year-on-year growth in 2020 when the total expenditure by foreign tourists hit $6.2 billion, according to a recent report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

12th-century tower in southern Tehran undergoes restoration

TEHRAN – Borj-e Toghrol, a 12th-century cylindrical tomb tower in the Rey neighborhood of southern Tehran, has undergone restoration by specialists.

Kashan villages to adopt homey ways to boost tourism

TEHRAN – Plans to develop local leisure activities have been formulated to buttress eco-tourism in a selection of 21 rural villages in Kashan county of Isfahan province.

Persian inscription identified on mosque mihrab in Russia

TEHRAN – A centuries-old inscription bearing a Persian poem has been identified in a mosque located in the Russian city of Derbent situated on the western shores of the Caspian Sea, in present-day Dagestan.

Sheikh Heydar Mausoleum: uncovering secrets of ancient cylindrical tomb tower

TEHRAN - Tombs of prominent personalities have always held a high place in Iranian history. According to archaeological evidence, burials of different types, such as the use of rock tombs and different burial methods based on the diversity of faiths, existed millennia ago.

By Afshin Majlesi

Deep in dark: the allure and adventure of Iran caves

TEHRAN – Having a wealth of geological and cultural treasures, caves have always been mysterious and fascinating for adventurers.

Shahr-e Yeri, nicknamed ‘City of the Mouthless’, to open to public

TEHRAN – Shahr-e Yeri, a unique archaeological site nicknamed ‘City of the Mouthless’ in northwest Iran, will be open to the public in the near future.

Iran tourism to reap reward if Ecbatana gains UNESCO status, governor-general says

TEHRAN – Hamedan’s Governor-General has said the UNESCO designation of Ecbatana will be providing a great opportunity for Iran’s tourism sector.

Mazandaran: a picture-perfect destination for nature lovers

TEHRAN – Sometimes referred to as a “paradise in the North”, Mazandaran province is a precious gem in Iran's tourism industry.